Forsberg assigned to Milwaukee

DETROIT The Predators assigned forward Filip Forsberg to their AHL affiliate in Milwaukee and called up forward Joonas Rask to likely make his NHL debut tonight against the Detroit Red Wings.

Forsberg, 18, played four games for the Predators and recorded one assist. If he played more than five, he would have burned a year off his entry-level contract. It’s unclear if he will be recalled for Nashville’s Saturday finale against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Nashville acquired Forsberg, a 2012 first round pick, in an April 3 trade with the Washington Capitals.

The Predators also officially sent forward Austin Watson to Milwaukee as well.